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Cat facts

• Unlike lots of other meat-
eaters, all cats have collar-
bones. These prevent the cats
Far and away from injuring their shoulders
when jumping.
By flexing and relaxing the strong
muscles of their legs and back, cats • Cats have evolved so they
walk on the toes of their feet.
can jump long distances. They can
also pinpoint where they want to land. • The clouded leopard has
the longest canine teeth of all
cats in relation to its body size.

Shoulder bone
Large Large eye
cranium
socket

Collarbone

Breast-
bone

Tearing tooth
(molar)
Killing tooth
(canine) The jaws
of a lion

Like all big cats,
lions have incredibly
Strong
front strong jaws and teeth.
leg bones When eating, the jaws
Biting tooth open up wide to help
(incisor)
the cats break the tough
Foot bones bones of their prey.
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